Suspected Robber Shot After Chase

Robbery Police Chase A police chase ends in gunfire and sends a robbery suspect to the hospital.

by WKRG Staff

Published: Sat, April 11, 2009 - 6:43 pm CST Last Updated: Sat, April 11, 2009 - 7:27 pm CST

A robbery suspect is in the hospital tonight following a holdup and chase that ended in gunfire. Authorities say the suspect was armed with a gun when he held up the Dollar General store on Moffett Road around 2:45 Saturday afternoon.

A sheriff's deputy spotted the getaway vehicle and tried to get him to pull over. Investigators say the man wrecked the truck during the chase and tried to run, then went back to the truck. That's when, authorities say, the suspect refused to obey the deputy and was shot several times.

Mobile County District Attorney John Tyson, Jr. says that right now it looks like the shooting was justified. "The preliminary indications are clear that the officer was acting properly in the line and scope of his authority. As you know, the driver of the pickup truck has been hit several times with fire from the officer," Tyson says.

The suspect's name has not been released. He was taken to USA Medical Center for treatment. The sheriff's deputy was not hurt.

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Oldefarte Says:

Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 11:50 am

This is great news! Too bad the injuries are non-life threatening. This hillybilly moron traveling at 90 MPH could have killed an pedestrian or other vehicle occupant. I’m all in favor of the police shooting-first and asking later, in cases of reasonable cause, since it most probably will prevent innocents’ injury/death. Congratulations and thanks to the deputy sheriff who took this decisive action!!!!!!!!

Shealeigh Says:

Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 11:02 am

I think the Dollar Store is a good target. Think about it. They make lots of money, mostly people seem to pay in cash. If you have 10 customers that bought $20 each,then that is $200 dollars. They usually only have 1 cashier, and the other employees are in the back of the store, straighting up, or stocking. To me that is pretty good odds of getting some money.

BamaBob Says:

Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 10:54 am

Seems like I have seen or read about a lot of robberies at Dollar General Stores over the past several months and it makes me wonder why. Looks like a robber would have to go out of his way to rob a Dollar General.

Beats me…..

Wait4Me Says:

Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 10:35 am

I know dollar stores seem like dumb targets for these idiots. I wouldnt think they have much cash onhand and a constant chance of customers in the store. But they will get a year in jail or just probation and be doing the same thing in no time.

BamaBob Says:

Sun, Apr 12, 2009 at 10:03 am

What is it about Dollar General Stores that make them attractive to robbers?

Kind of an odd target, don’t ya think?